The government of the Republic of
Korea acquired a limited and somewhat constrained site within the central
city of Moscow. Irregularly shaped and sloping downward and away from the
corner, the site is neighbored by a military institute and an adjacent
apartment block. Physical and electronic security was of primary importance.

The project, developed with Heerim Architects and Engineers of Seoul,
consists of three separate components: consulate, visa section and
residence. The consulate “spans” the site, establishing the public visage
for the ROK in Russia. The six-story office block consists of a glazed base
with public and reception functions, four stories of offices above and a
penthouse level with glass-walled offices opening onto a roof terrace.
Secure spaces are contained within the solid blocks at the ends of the
building. Parking is situated underground and accessed through a ramp within
the entry courtyard. The Visa section penetrates the security fence, which
contains the site, allowing access to this portion of the building only. The
residence is situated at the rear of the site and shares a courtyard with
the consulate. Interior spaces, landscape elements and details refer to
traditional Korean motifs within a modern architectural statement.